as in mishandling
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Noun
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As Warren Buffett has warned, the irreversible nature of AI development demands robust oversight to mitigate significant risks associated with its misuse and a lack of understanding.—
Bob Zukis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025 -
This misuse of the legal system stifles legitimate dissent and must be seen as a direct threat to environmental justice and democratic freedoms.—
Seiji Yamashita,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2025
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That same Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case in February; weeks later, Jay-Z sued Jane Doe, Buzbee and another attorney for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, civil conspiracy and defamation.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The suspect has been identified as Martin Villalobos Junior, aged 27, a former resident who currently has a protection from abuse order issued against him to stay away from the property.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Mixon, 38, pled guilty in December to misapplication of fiduciary property, according to court documents.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2025
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British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt certainly were not expected to provide aid to Nazi Germany during WWII, yet there is a systematic double standard and misapplication of the law against the Jewish state.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Mismanagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanagement. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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